Canyon bike trail meeting May 16

Supporters for construction of a new bike and pedestrian trail from Coram to West Glacier will meet at the Heavens Peak Lodge and Resort, 12130 U.S. 2, in West Glacier, on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Organizers for the Gateway to Glacier Trail say they need to raise more than $100,000 to match grant funding for trail construction. Fundraising efforts will take place this summer.

U.S. 2 from Columbia Falls to West Glacier has increasingly become a popular route for bicyclists, organizers say, but the narrow shoulders and vehicles’ high speeds make the trip hazardous for both motorists and bicyclists.

A separated bike and pedestrian trail currently exists from Hungry Horse to Coram. Organizers would also like to extend the trail west through Badrock Canyon when the highway is rebuilt.

For more information on the Gateway to Glacier Trail, e-mail valannparsons@yahoo.com.